Ethnic Arts Masks: Papua New Guinea Yam Masks

The Yam masks of the Maprik/Wosera area in New Guinea are used to decorate the yams at the Harvest Festival. The spirit images in these masks consecrate and celebrate the ancestors. They are commonly made of rattan painted with natural pigments. The prize winning decorated yam is eaten in the ritual to ensure the fertility and well being of the next season's plantings.

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Papua New Guinea Mask NGM25
5 x 15.5"	$62.00
Yam mask
Abelam people
Maprik/Wosera area
Rattan mask

Papua New Guinea Mask NGM26
13 x 13"	$82.00
Yam mask
Abelam people
Maprik/Wosera area
Rattan mask

Papua New Guinea Mask NGM27
8 x 12"	$72.00
Yam mask
Abelam people
Maprik/Wosera area
Rattan mask